The Peru national anthem, “Himno Nacional del Perú,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Spanish.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Himno Nacional del Perú
- Written Date: 1821
- Lyricist: José de la Torre Ugarte
- Composer: José Bernardo Alcedo
- Official Adoption Date: 1821
Original Lyrics in Spanish
Somos libres, seámoslo siempre,
seámoslo siempre,
y antes niegue sus luces el sol,
que faltemos al voto solemne
que la patria al Eterno elevó.
Que faltemos al voto solemne
que la patria al Eterno elevó,
que faltemos al voto solemne
que la patria al Eterno elevó.
En sus cumbres los Andes sostengan
la bandera o pendón bicolor,
que a los siglos anuncie el esfuerzo
que ser libres, por siempre nos dio.
A su sombra vivamos tranquilos
y al nacer por sus cumbres el sol,
renovemos el gran juramento
que rendimos al Dios de Jacob.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Peru national anthem English version. “Himno Nacional del Perú” reflects the pride and unity of Peru. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
We are free, let us always be so,
let us always be so,
and may the sun deny its light,
before we break the solemn vow
which the homeland elevated to the Eternal.
Which the homeland elevated to the Eternal,
which the homeland elevated to the Eternal,
which the homeland elevated to the Eternal.
On its summits, may the Andes sustain
the flag or bicolor standard,
which announces to the centuries the effort
that being free, forever gave us.
In its shadow, let us live calmly
and upon its summits, at sunrise,
let us renew the great oath
that we rendered to the God of Jacob.
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